10 Best Rum Brands 2017

Check out the following list to find a leading rum brand with an excellent taste. Since selecting quality rum is best left to the experts, you can rely on this list to sample one or more of the 10 best rum labels on the market. Drink rum manufactured from sugar cane and coconut or rum that is distilled in oak barrels. The scents and complex flavors satisfy your palate and sooth your mind. You can even select rum made with citrus peels, butterscotch or pears. If you want to experience the best rum, try a label on this list. The companies below have been reviewed based on a wide range of qualitative and quantitative statistics. In some cases, variable listing fees effect position on this list; however only highly-regarded firms are accepted through our review analysis. Learn more about our ranking process here.

 Best Rum Brand Logo: Ron Zacapa Rum
#1 of 10 Best Rum Brands

Ron Zacapa Rum

Zacapa, Guatemala

#1 of 10 Leading Rum Brands of 2017 - A rum's pedigree matters. Ron Zacapa Rum is a "Best Rum" due to its pedigree. It comes from Guatemala and has master blenders making its flavor and feel "sing". This brand of rum has an aged version that has spirits as old as 23 years before they're added to the blend. Tasting that rum is like drinking history! Ron Zacapa's "regular" rum is quite good, too. Use one for parties and the other for when you want to truly commemorate something special, like finally making partner. When you do consume Ron Zacapa Rum, act responsibly.

 Leading Rum Brand Logo: Motu Rum
#2 of 10 Top Rum Brands

Motu Rum

Ponce, Puerto Rico

#2 of 10 Best Rum Brands of 2017 - "Best Rum Brand" Motu Rum has been served to royalty. It is also acceptable to serve to the masses. Motu Rum is gold rum. It was built to be enjoyed on its own or in a great cocktail. Mai Tais are nice, but the best way to enjoy Motu Rum is in a Dark & Stormy. To make one, a person needs ice, ginger beer and a couple ounces of Motu. The result is a multi-layered beverage that is a real character. Consume it like a reasonable person.

 Best Rum Brand Logo: Maximo Extra Anejo Rum
#3 of 10 Best Rum Brands

Maximo Extra Anejo Rum

Santa Cruz del Norte, Cuba

#3 of 10 Top Rum Brands of 2017 - Weave an intoxicating spell with Havana Club Máximo Extra Añejo! Refined Cuban culture officially comes with a classic crystal decanter. Only 1,000 brisk bottles are procured annually, so this sensuous opulence is restricted for the fanciest occasions on Earth. It’s sexy amber glow appears otherworldly, and it’s flavor definitely encapsulates a deliciously sublime palate. You can expect the complexity of a smoky oak essence that slyly hints at coconut and pear. A cascade of silky dark cocoa enters the mix alongside a wonderfully enchanting woodsy robustness. The velvety luster beckons a grand finale with bold dashes of lavishly delicate vanilla.

 Leading Rum Brand Logo: Vizcaya Rum
#4 of 10 Top Rum Brands

Vizcaya Rum

Vizcaya, Dominican Republic

#4 of 10 Leading Rum Brands of 2017 - Coming from the Dominican Republic, this is a rum with a golden color. The beverage is in a small bottle with gold details and a clear top. This is a drink that has a sweetness, making it ideal for enjoying after dinner. Notes of butterscotch are present when tasting as well as honey and caramel. Aromatic notes include the honey along with spices of cinnamon and cloves. The rum has a smooth finish with a note of satisfaction.

 Top Rum Brand Logo: DonQ Gran Anejo Rum
#5 of 10 Leading Rum Brands

DonQ Gran Anejo Rum

Ponce, Puerto Rico

#5 of 10 Top Rum Brands of 2017 - DonQ Gran Anejo Rum is an exceptional rum label, and that is why it deserves a "Best Rum" designation. A blend of rums, DonQ Gran Anejo Rum takes liquids that have aged as long as 20 years and combines them to produce a mellow spirit that cues the party! While many rums are best used in cocktails, this one deserves to stand alone. Serve DonQ Gran Anejo Rum when you are ready to celebrate something, like a promotion, an engagement or not making a fool of yourself in front of your love interest. Cheers!

 Best Rum Brand Logo: Cruzan Single Barrel Rum
#6 of 10 Best Rum Brands

Cruzan Single Barrel Rum

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

#6 of 10 Leading Rum Brands of 2017 - Cruzan has long since earned itself a reputation as a high quality rum. Their Single Barrel Rum is a perfect example of such quality. Having received more awards than nearly any other rum available today, this satisfying blend of aged rums is both warm and well balanced. A note of caramel starts the experience, followed by subtle hints of oak and a smooth finish. Best served neat or on the rocks, Cruzan Single Barrel Rum can not be matched in flavor. Having earned the distinction of Rum Master in the Super-Premium category at the 2017 Rum Masters Competition, Cruzan Single Barrel Rum has certainly made a place for itself in the premium spirit market.

 Top Rum Brand Logo: Ron Barceló Rum
#7 of 10 Leading Rum Brands

Ron Barceló Rum

San Pedro de Macorós, Dominican Republic

#7 of 10 Best Rum Brands of 2017 - Ron Barcelo Ron Dominicano Aged rum has been hand crafted in the Dominican Republic for more than eighty five years. This “perfect storm” rum is produced underneath the ideal climate and conditions offered by the Caribbean, and has the distinction of being one of the two rums chosen to be a part of the IWSR’s prestigious Elite List. Ron Barcelo also has the distinction of being the only rum produced in the Dominican Republic that has this honor. You owe it to yourself to try it.

 Best Rum Brand Logo: Rogue Dark Rum
#8 of 10 Top Rum Brands

Rogue Dark Rum

Independence, Oregon

#8 of 10 Leading Rum Brands of 2017 - Rogue Dark Rum is a Best Rum Brand because of their unique flavor and commitment to handcrafted spirits. Rogue grows their crops in the town near the Willamette River in Oregon. They say that the combination of the soil and gravel that has volcanic ash from the ice age, and minerals from the natural evolution of the area help give Rogue Dark Rum its signature flavor. The water for the distillation comes from free-flowing springs in the Cascade Mountains. The climate including the local temperature ranges helps create the flavor profile that they combine with locally grown ingredients like Marionberry and Hazelnuts in their spirits.

 Leading Rum Brand Logo: Kinkynero Dark Rum
#9 of 10 Top Rum Brands

Kinkynero Dark Rum

Sydney, Australia

#9 of 10 Best Rum Brands of 2017 - Kinkynero Dark Rum has a golden color and comes in a tall slender bottle with a black top. This is a drink that has a proof of 74. This is a light beverage that pairs well with a dessert or after dinner. The rum is distilled by an Australian company and is aged for about two years. There are hints of vanilla and citrus when smelling and tasting the rum, but these are not overpowering, giving the drink the delicate flavor that many enjoy.

 Leading Rum Brand Logo: Santa Teresa Selecto Rum
#10 of 10 Best Rum Brands

Santa Teresa Selecto Rum

Santa Teresa, Venezuela

#10 of 10 Best Rum Brands of 2017 - People of a mind to celebrate can heighten the experience with "Best Rum Brand" Santa Teresa Selecto Rum. This is select rum that can be enjoyed on its own. Santa Teresa Selecto Rum also loves to dance with other liquids. Blend it with your favorite juice to see what dance the pair does on your taste buds! No matter the way you choose to consume Santa Teresa Selecto Rum, make sure responsible actions are in your plan.

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